Adjunct Faculty Family Systems

Overview

Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty – Family Systems

Department/Program:
Somatic Psych 12020

Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site

Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

Program Chair

FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried

FTE: 8% (3 hrs/week)

Compensation: $2573.72-$3431.55 depending on previous experience teaching at Naropa

Final date to receive applications: 12/11 or until filled

The Somatic Counseling department seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate level courses during the Spring 2026 semester. Adjunct faculty are provided established curriculum/syllabus to work with and develop in collaboration with existing Core Faculty.

This is a one-semester appointment assigned to a specific course.

This is a 3-credit course offered in the Somatic Counseling concentration, in-person from January 12, 2026 – May 8, 2026.

CNSS-663 Family Systems (3 Credits)

This course explores family systems theory and practice through somatic, multicultural, social justice perspectives. Students work experientially with genograms.

• Teaches with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of the semester.
• In collaboration with course area Core Faculty, reviews syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.
• Obtains permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.
• Grades all assignments, provides feedback to students in a timely manner, and submits final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Submits grading and attendance data into the Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.
• Provides one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment.
• Mentors students outside of class through meetings, phone or e-mail, as needed.
• Supports the Core Curriculum assessment process as assigned.
• Works with staff and other faculty members to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles; handles probationary issues in accordance with program/GSCP policies and procedures and completes related paperwork.
• Completes any and all trainings as required by Human Resources or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.
• Attends faculty meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)

Familiarity with transpersonal psychology, mindfulness approaches, and/or contemplative education.

Experience in training counselors at the graduate level.

Recent and/or current experience in the counseling field.